AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Mom of Four Wins Verizon's Hardest Working Small Biz Mom Contesthttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/mom-of-four-wins-verizons-hardest-working-small-biz-mom-contest/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/mom-of-four-wins-verizons-hardest-working-small-biz-mom-contest/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/mom-of-four-wins-verizons-hardest-working-small-biz-mom-contest/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Nichole Bentley, a mom of four sons who runs a consulting business, will win $5,000, a year's worth of cleaning services and a website revamp.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>hardest working mommom business ownermompreneurNewsNichole BentleyVerizons Hardest Working Small Biz Mom contestAlicia Ciccone2011-07-14T15:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Larry Fishelson, DynaLinkhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Meet Larry Fishelson, the CEO of DynaLink, a New York-based provider of voice and data solutions.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>27 Million and Countingbusiness servicesLarry Fishelsonphone servicerunning a businessstarting a businesstelecomtelecommunicationsBen Craw2011-06-27T15:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Ford Blakely, Zinglehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Meet Ford Blakely, the founder of Zingle, a San Diego-based company that helps customers submit orders to restaurants and other businesses via text message.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>27 Million and Countingmobilerunning a businessstarting a businesstext orderingtextingunique business ideasZingleBen Craw2011-06-14T13:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Android appsappsbest appsBlackBerry appsbusiness appsBusiness Trendshiring internsinternsiPhone appsmobile appsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysvacationsRieva Lesonsky2011-06-10T14:00:00+00:00Are Small Businesses Willing to Invest More in Social Media?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

While they're still learning the ropes, nearly 70 percent of small businesses now use social media to help promote their products and services.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>FacebookNewssmall business social networkingWebs.comAlicia Ciccone2011-06-01T10:00:00+00:00Survey Says: It's Getting Cloudy Out Therehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Business Trendscloud computingcloud serverconsumer spendinge-mail marketinggas pricesmarketingonline marketingRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricessocial media marketingSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-31T14:00:00+00:00SBA Releases App for Small Businesseshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The Small Business Adminitration's new iPhone app focuses on helping small businesses connect with SBA services, tools and counselors.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>apps for small businessKaren MillsNewsSBA appSBA mobile appSBA.govstartup calculatorAlicia Ciccone2011-05-24T14:00:00+00:00Verizon Contest Seeks Hardest Working Mompreneurhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Just in time for Mother's Day, Verizon's Hardest Working Small Biz Mom contest awards up to $5,000 and other prizes.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Hardest Working Small Biz Mommompreneur contestsmall business momVerizon Mothers Day contestTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-02T18:00:00+00:00Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroomhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

More than half of people admit to talking, texting and tweeting while using the bathroom, according to a new survey.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>appsbest appsBusiness Trendscell phone surveycell phonescell phones bathroomcloud computingcomputer backupmobilemobile appsmobile phonesRieva Lesonskysoftware backupSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-07T18:00:00+00:005 Gadgets to Make Business Travel a Little Easierhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

We all have to suffer through endless delays, security patdowns and cramped airplane seats. But the right tech toys can make your stay at the airport and time in the air a little more enjoyable.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>AdidasApple iPad 2Balanzza MiniBusiness TrendsiPad 2traveltravel gadgetstravel tipsTripItVictorinox Big BenAmanda Kooser2011-03-14T22:00:00+00:00Sprint Provides Big Discounts for Small Businesseshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/10/sprint-provides-big-discounts-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/10/sprint-provides-big-discounts-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/10/sprint-provides-big-discounts-for-small-businesses/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Calling all entrepreneurs: Sprint announces discounts via partnerships with three major small-business organizations.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>SprintSprint discountsSprint partnershipwireless discountsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-10T17:30:00+00:00Apple's Steve Jobs Unveils the iPad 2http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Apple's CEO, who is still on medical leave, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday to announce the next-generation iPad.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>App Storeappsbest appsiOS 4.3iPadiPad 2iPad 2 Steve JobsiPhonenew iPadNewsSteve JobsSteve Jobs AppleSteve Jobs healthtablet computerVerizon iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T17:00:00+00:00What Are Your Favorite Apps?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The proliferation of fun and helpful apps have supercharged our smartphones. But with literally hundreds of thousands on the market, how do you choose the best ones? Our Board of Directors reveal their favorites.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Android appsAngry Birdsapp marketplaceapp storeappsbest appsBlackBerry appsBoard of DirectorsBob ParsonsBusch Frey Mott JankiewiczClint GreenleafEric RyanFlipbookGary WhitehilliPhone appsJennifer HillJodie and Elle SnyderLawrence GelburdPhil TownRob AdamsRod KurtzSteve StraussTate ChalkTom SkazyTweetDeckUberTwitterWarren BrownRod Kurtz2011-02-14T15:30:00+00:00Bubble Ball's Robert Nay: How a 14-Year-Old Built the No. 1 iPhone Gamehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/bubble-balls-robert-nay-how-a-14-year-old-built-the-no-1-ipho/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/bubble-balls-robert-nay-how-a-14-year-old-built-the-no-1-ipho/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/bubble-balls-robert-nay-how-a-14-year-old-built-the-no-1-ipho/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Robert Nay, the creator of Bubble Ball, recently dethroned Angry Birds as the top free game in Apple's App Store.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Angry Birdsbest iPhone appsbest iPhone gamesBubble Ballbusiness ideas for teensEntrepreneur SpotlightiPhoneiPhone appsiPhone gamesNay GamesRobert Naystarting a businesstop iPhone gamesunique business ideasAmanda Kooser2011-01-26T23:00:00+00:00Will the Next iPhone Replace Your Wallet?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

The next iPhones and iPads may include "near field communication" chips, which would allow users to make purchases just by waving the popular Apple devices.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>AppleApple iPadApple iPhoneBusiness TrendsiPadiPad NFCiPhoneiPhone NFCnear field communicationnext Apple iPadnext iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-01-26T22:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Americans Are Literally in Love with Their Smartphoneshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/19/survey-says-americans-are-literally-in-love-with-their-smartpho/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/19/survey-says-americans-are-literally-in-love-with-their-smartpho/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/19/survey-says-americans-are-literally-in-love-with-their-smartpho/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Business owners spend more quality time with their phones than their significant others, according to a new survey.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>Business Trendscell phoneshealth carehealth insuranceHRhuman resourcesjob stressmanagementmanaging employeesObama health careObama small businessRieva LesonskysmartphonesStaplesstressstress managementSurvey Sayswork life balanceRieva Lesonsky2011-01-19T22:00:00+00:00Cashing in on the Verizon iPhonehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/11/cashing-in-on-the-verizon-iphone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/11/cashing-in-on-the-verizon-iphone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/11/cashing-in-on-the-verizon-iphone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Companies that make cases and other accessories for the iPhone are cheering its long-anticipated arrival on Verizon.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>best iPhone accessoriesbest iPhone casesCase-MateiLuviPhone 4iPhone 4 VerizoniPhone accessoriesiPhone announcementiPhone casesiPhone CDMANewsSeidioVerizon iPhoneLauren Drell2011-01-11T13:30:00+00:00CES Recap: A Look at the Top Business Gadgetshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Motorola, Sony and other companies unveiled products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show that are likely to tempt business users in the year ahead.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>AndroidAndroid Honeycombbest of CESbusiness technologyBusiness TrendsCESCES businessCES Las VegasCES tabletsConsumer Electronics ShowMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorola Xoomsmall business technologyXoomXoom reviewAmanda Kooser2011-01-10T17:00:00+00:00The Verizon iPhone: Coming Soonhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

And according to the latest rumors, maybe sooner than you think. A look at when the iPhone may finally come to Verizon and what it means for consumers.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>App StoreAppleApple StoreiPhone 5iPhone coming to VerizoniPhone for verizoniPhone to VerizoniPhone Verizonnew iPhonenext generation iPhonenext iPhoneVerizonVerizon iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-01-03T17:00:00+00:00Calling All Cookie Lovers: Introducing the iPhone Cookiehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/29/calling-all-cookie-lovers-introducing-the-iphone-cookie/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/29/calling-all-cookie-lovers-introducing-the-iphone-cookie/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/29/calling-all-cookie-lovers-introducing-the-iphone-cookie/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

A bakery in Japan has cornered the market on iPhone-inspired cookies. Yes, there's a market for iPhone-inspired cookies.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

]]>AppleApple iPhonebest cookiescookiesGreen GablesiPhone 4iPhone cookieiPhone cookie JapanMobileNewsSoftBankLauren Drell2010-12-29T17:00:00+00:00